ADVANCED INQUIRY PROGRAM
Master's program at Woodland Park Zoo
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Program Details
Eligibility
Enrollment is open to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree regardless of academic major or profession. The AIP is designed for K–12 teachers and a broad range of environmental and education professionals, and can be completed in 2 1/2 years taking classes part-time while working,
Degrees
Applicants elect to enroll in either a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT, designed for certified teachers) or a Master of Arts in Zoology degree from Miami University. MA and MAT candidates go through the AIP together. The MAT program does not confer a teaching certificate.
Requirements
21 credit hours at Woodland Park Zoo + 14 credit hours taken with AIP Master’s students nationwide via web-based learning communities. All 35 hours have a web component. Students also complete a Master’s portfolio. Up to 7 credit hours from an Earth Expeditions global field course (www.earthexpeditions.org) may count toward the degree.
Sample Graduate Course Topics
- Foundations of Inquiry
- Zoo Expedition: Habitats, Adaptation & Evolution
- Perspectives in Environment & Culture
- Global Biomes
- Engaging Communities in Conservation Solutions
- Northwest Wildlife Conservation
Estimated Costs
Approximately $2976/year for the cost of credit and administrative fees. Miami University offers substantially reduced fees for AIP courses. Under the current financial model, candidates who enroll this year will save more than $24,000 for out-of-state costs for the degree.
Annual Cost Estimate
The following information shows estimated costs for Year 1 in the AIP Master's Program.
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Miami University (MU)
Web-based courses
Credit and Administrative Fees ($341 per 2-credit)
6 credits
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Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ)
zoo-based courses
WPZ course costs ($110 per credit) + MU credit and administrative fees ($183 per 1-credit and $500 per 3-credit course)
7 credits
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Estimated total (Year 1)
13 credits
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| $1023 |
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$1953 |
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$2976 |
Note: Similar costs are expected for each year of the program, but prices are subject to change. Allow extra for miscellaneous costs such as textbooks and travel to Woodland Park Zoo.
Applications
Accepted until February 28 for summer enrollment. Click here to apply.
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